blowup - 3 dictionary results
blow⋅up
[bloh-uhp] 
–noun
| 1. | an explosion. |
| 2. | a violent argument, outburst of temper, or the like, esp. one resulting in estrangement. |
| 3. | Also, blow-up. an enlargement of a photograph. |
Origin:
1800–10; n. use of v. phrase blow up
1800–10; n. use of v. phrase blow up
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| blow·up
(blō'ŭp') Pronunciation Key
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| blowup | |
noun | |
| 1. | a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction [syn: explosion] |
| 2. | an unrestrained expression of emotion [syn: effusion] |
| 3. | a photographic print that has been enlarged [syn: enlargement] |
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